Environmental Program Specialist 1/2/3

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position is being recruited for in Juneau.

Pay will be determined based on level of selected individual.

Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Range 14) salary: $27.99

Environmental Program Specialist 2 (Range 16) salary: $32.15

Environmental Program Specialist 3 (Range 18) salary: $37.04

What you will be doing:

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water is seeking an energetic and proactive environmental professional to serve as an Environmental Program Specialist (EPS) 1/2/3 in the Operator Certification Program, focusing on compliance and enforcement activities targeting water and wastewater systems and their operators throughout the state.

The EPS 1 is a trainee/entry-level position that is responsible for learning the basics of administering the Operator Certification Program; the EPS 2 is a journey/professional level position responsible for administering the program with general oversight; while the EPS 3 is the fully proficient professional level responsible for independently administering the program.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Operator Certification Program is committed to ensuring that water and wastewater systems within the state are properly maintained and operated by properly certified operators. This position will have an impact on the health and welfare of the citizens of Alaska.

The benefits of joining our team:

Our team is comprised of a dynamic group of forward-thinking professionals that consistently pursue new and innovative strategies. This position offers a chance to work as part of a team, as well as take on initiatives independently, along with the potential for a flexible work schedule and career advancement.

The working environment you can expect:

All staff in the Operator Certification Program are currently located in Juneau; however, this position is being recruited statewide. This position works primarily in the office but there are opportunities for travel several times a year.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Range 14):

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the following competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into